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Gujarat HC: Ahmedabad civic body can’t revoke own orders

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court has ruled that once an authority regularizes unauthorized construction by accepting the impact fee or denies such a request, it cannot review or revoke its decision. The court annulled an order by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) that cancelled a prior regularization of unauthorized construction at the Swastik Complex, a commercial building located in Maninagar. The court found that the authority lacked the jurisdiction to revoke a regularization order under Section 8(4) of the Gujarat Regularisation of Unauthorised Development Act, 2011 (GRUDA). The petition was brought by Unnati Shah and others in response to AMC’s…

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Ahmedabad Civic Body Struggles to Collect Property Rents

AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is leasing thousands of valuable commercial properties across the city for a mere monthly fee of Rs 100 to Rs 500. Facing a severe shortage of staff, the civic body is now implementing a digital transformation and taking on a few properties for redevelopment. An in-depth audit shows that the AMC possesses 3,778 commercial rental properties, with nearly half (1,830) located in the Central Zone of the city. A senior AMC official noted that many of these attractive locations are locked into long-term leases for “insignificant amounts.” Zonal estate departments, typically operating with just…

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Bombay HC gives NCDRC 60 days to rule on DB Ozone case

MUMBAI: Over 3,000 families residing in DB Ozone, Dahisar East, may finally see progress in their prolonged pursuit of an occupancy certificate (OC) following a Bombay High Court directive to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to fast-track hearings and deliver a timely judgment. During a hearing on June 9, the High Court instructed the NCDRC to hold a formal hearing within 30 days and issue its final judgment within 60 days. This ruling has stirred hope among the residents who have been in limbo for more than 12 years after taking fit-out possession of their flats over a…

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Kerala collects ₹2,178.28 crore in building cess over five years

IDUKKI: The Kerala government has gathered Rs 2,178.28 crore from the building and other construction workers’ welfare cess over the past five years. However, pension arrears nearing Rs 840 crore remain unpaid to construction workers statewide. As per information obtained via the RTI Act by Kasaragod resident A S Mohammed Ashraf, approximately 20.59 lakh workers were registered with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board as of April 30, 2026. The welfare benefits, including pensions, are derived from the cess collected by the board. In spite of the significant revenue generated, nearly 4.15 lakh pensioners have not received their…

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Telangana HC: GHMC can’t unilaterally cancel sale deed

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has ruled that a registered sale deed cannot be unilaterally canceled, thereby nullifying a cancellation deed issued by registration authorities, while also affirming the rejection of a land regularization application related to the contested property. Justice Laxmi Narayana Alishetty presided over two interconnected writ petitions filed by 60-year-old Kanneti Kamalamma from Kukatpally, who is asserting her ownership over a 287-square-yard plot in Guttalabegumpet, Serilingampally. The court ruled in favor of Kamalamma regarding the deed cancellation challenge but clarified that authorities still retain the right to revoke the original sale deed as per legal procedures. The…

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No delay in conveyance due to future TDR use: Bombay HC

MUMBAI: Last week, the Bombay High Court provided relief to three Vile Parle housing societies comprising ten buildings constructed in the 1970s and two from November 1990. The court upheld the deputy registrar’s authority to unilaterally grant deemed conveyance of land along with the buildings, ruling that future FSI potential concerning portions of land designated for public amenities should not hinder the process. In a ruling on June 18, Justice Sandeep Marne stated, “The conveyance of the land intended for the societies cannot be postponed until the municipal corporation acquires the land and compensates the petitioner.” Justice Marne expressed skepticism…

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Raipur: 84,000 Tax Defaulters Targeted for ₹400-Cr Revenue

RAIPUR: As the June 30 deadline approaches for a 6.25% rebate for timely taxpayers, the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) is set to take strong measures against 84,000 property tax defaulters in an effort to achieve an annual revenue goal exceeding ₹400 crore. The RMC aims to surpass the ₹400-crore revenue target to enhance its financial independence. According to officials, recent recovery efforts have shown positive outcomes, with collections reaching ₹1 crore daily during peak times. The corporation is utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to identify remaining tax evaders among the city’s 3.46 lakh registered properties by comparing physical structures…

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Builder ordered to refund ₹12.5 lakh plus interest to buyer

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Consumer Commission has ordered Emnoy Properties India LLP, along with its partners and other real estate entities, to refund Rs 12.5 lakh, plus 12% annual interest, to Mumbai residents Mohammed Zain Khan and his mother, Naseema Khan, over a dispute concerning a bungalow plot in Lonavala. Additionally, they awarded Rs 2 lakh for mental distress and Rs 50,000 for legal costs. Customers reported project delays and title disputes. The complaint revealed that in 2012, Mohammed Zain Khan, an attorney, and his mother purchased a bungalow plot under the “Valvan Valley” project, assured that the development would…

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Bhopal: EOW Charges Hilltop Society Leaders in Fraud Case

BHOPAL: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated legal action against the office-bearers of the Hilltop Housing Cooperative Society in Bhopal. They are accused of defrauding members by collecting substantial sums over 40 years without providing promised plot ownership. This case arose from inquiries into multiple complaints by society members, notably Narendra Nathani. Evidence discovered by the EOW indicates that members paid the full price for their plots and additional development charges but never received their land. Investigators allege that although sale deeds were issued in members’ names, the society retained the original documentation and supplied only photocopies, allowing for…

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Punjab Auctions Properties of VAT, GST Defaulters for Dues

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Friday that the state government has ramped up efforts to recover taxes from defaulters by initiating public auctions of properties owned by persistent VAT and GST evaders. “In a decisive move to recover long-overdue state revenue, the Department of Excise and Taxation has successfully carried out three major property auctions, reclaiming substantial amounts from businesses and individuals who have consistently neglected their tax obligations despite numerous opportunities and official legal notices,” he remarked. Detailing the initial successes of this enforcement initiative, the Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister stated that the first significant…